Recuperation journey: Admiring a pastel-colored sky

   Detail from a photo of Saturday's sunset.

Cassetti, Ansonia church to co-sponsor refreshments for frontline workers

Wishing a Happy, Happy Birthday to RIV, my BFF!

 Proud Dad with Baby #1

Proud Dad with Baby #2

I thought I'd share two nostalgic pix of husband Ralph with our kids. 
He's the family photo archivist but I'm doing my best today! 💕   

Huntington Congregational Church in Shelton to hold worship online today

Klarides-Ditria offers update on state, federal response to COVID-19 pandemic

Lawmaker's message received late Saturday:

Dear Friend, I wanted to update you on some new information regarding the state and federal response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, including the restart of the Paycheck Protection Program which resumes on Monday April 27, 2020.  As we begin to look ahead to re-opening up the state, my colleagues and I are working with the Governor's office to make sure we can get people back to work safely. As we continue to address the current COVID-19 pandemic, my colleagues and I have been working to provide you with the most current information. Our office has created a page with information and links to resources and programs you might find useful during and after the COVID-19 outbreak. You can read more here. I wanted to also remind you that the state of Connecticut has a comprehensive COVID-19 website for the most up-to-date information information for individuals and businesses that you can view here as well as a 'Frequently Asked Questions' document which can be found here. ______________________________ Paycheck Protection Program This program is an SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. You can learn more about this program by visiting this website. You may also see what lenders are participating in this program here. ____________________________________ Update on the 2020 Legislative Session Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, legislative leaders have decided to conclude the 2020 regular session, but are already working on plans to convene a special session in the coming months to ensure that necessary legislative action be taken. I will keep you informed as more details develop. If you have any questions or concerns on these or any other issue, please contact me at Nicole.Klarides-Ditria@housegop.ct.gov or call 860-240-8700. I will be providing more frequent updates on my Facebook page, which you can find by clicking here. Please stay safe and healthy.

Naugatuck Valley Health District: One more COVID-19 associated death in Shelton

Since our last update on Friday, April 24, Naugatuck Valley Health District (NVHD) has received 9 new reports of laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases across the Valley, bringing the district’s total to 923 cases.

255 (~27%) of the 923 confirmed cases among Valley residents, are individuals who currently reside in a nursing home, assisted living facility, group home, or other similar setting.

83 (~32%) of the 255 individuals have passed away due to COVID-19 complications. 

Today, NVHD learned of one laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 associated death, a 92-year-old female nursing home resident in Shelton. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Statewide COVD-19 data is available at https://portal.ct.gov/coronavirus and is also linked on the NVHD website www.nvhd.org/covid19-data.

As a reminder, all data reported is preliminary and subject to change. Test results may be reported several days after the result. 

Patient information may be updated after results have already been reported. Changes will be reflected in the new daily totals.

NVHD receives data and confirmation reports from the following sources: 

CT Department of Public Health, Hospitals, Health Care Providers, Laboratories, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Sometimes, the local health department receives reports before the State DPH and therefore the numbers reported by NVHD may differ from the daily report on the State of CT website.

Recuperation journey: A trip to Milford

A view of L.I. Sound and Charles Island on a sunny afternoon.

The folks in the boat are definitely practicing social distancing. 

Artfish 42 is a cool art gallery at 42 Naugatuck Ave., at Walnut Beach in Milford. 
I highly recommend you check it out when the quarantine is finally over!

Tomorrow is Ralph's birthday but since we can't go anywhere to celebrate we took a "ride" around the region today, socially distancing of course. 
It's supposed to rain around here tomorrow so we took advantage of some sunshine. He said he enjoyed his present.